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(Steve Allan)While the radio industry's focus on the three-minute reporting rule has drifted to the back burner, it is still worth looking at how the change affected listening levels. Expanding on my recent talk with Mike McVay and Cameron Coats, let's compare Q2 2025 with Q2 2024.

Shelli Sonstein, co-host of The Jim Kerr Rock and Roll Morning Show on iHeartMedia New York’s Q104.3 (WAXQ), has announced an indefinite leave of absence following the death of her 38-year-old daughter. Sonstein shared the news on Facebook late last week.

Audacy’s SportsRadio 94WIP and the Philadelphia Eagles raised a record-breaking $610,000 during the annual Eagles Radiothon, benefiting the Eagles Autism Foundation. The multi-day event featured live broadcasts across the station’s lineup.

Cape Cod’s X (WGTX) announced Jerry McKenna as its new Program Director. McKenna began his radio career at Kiss 108 in Boston, working as Music Research Director and Music Director. He later transitioned into the record industry and worked for Billboard Magazine.

After leaving ESPN Deportes Radio, sports journalist and presenter Jorge Ramos is joining TelevisaUnivision and bringing his signature Spanish-language soccer debate programs to its audio lineup. Jorge Ramos y Su Banda makes its move on Monday, September 8.

FOX Sports Radio is reloading its weekend rotation with fresh voices, big-name analysts, and returning fan favorites for college and professional football coverage, expanding its national network lineup with new shows and live updates.

The appointment results in the departure of Phil Becker, who had been Alpha's top programming executive. Becker left the company late last week. “Keith’s programming expertise and leadership have been a major contributor to Connoisseur’s growth and success,” said Jeff Warshaw, CEO of Connoisseur Media.

Saga Communications’ CBus Media Group has hired Riccardo "Big Ric" DeRubeis as the new afternoon drive host on Qfm96 (WLVQ) in Columbus. DeRubeis has previously been on the air at WXNX in Fort Myers, FL, as well as Parkersburg and Morgantown, WV.

The Colorado Broadcasters Association has revealed the inaugural class of the CBA Hall of Fame, a new honor recognizing individuals who have shaped and defined broadcasting in the Centennial State.

(Randy Lane) You won't see them on TV. You won't read about them on the cover of tabloids. The Hathors are not a household name. But if you know their story, they can teach you a lot more about how to capture attention than any other family.